daily trainerASICS
Jolt 5
ASICS most affordable running shoe with EVA cushioning, ideal for beginners and everyday walkers looking for simple comfort.
$55MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- daily trainer
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Weight
- 264g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- 20/10mm
- Widths
- extra-wide, standard
- Release
- 2025
RoadDaily trainingBeginnersWide feetShort distance
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
Low-profile 20/10 mm EVA platform with a balanced but basic feel and a high 10 mm drop.
Fit
Standard and extra-wide options make it accessible for wider feet, with a conventional ASICS fit.
Best for
Beginners and walkers wanting a simple, cheap shoe for short easy outings.
Avoid if
You run higher mileage or want modern cushioning and any energy return.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.